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Culture and Society for Interpreters (Lote)
Culture and Society for Interpreters (Lote)
Module
National Code
State Code
64001
64001
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
091519 - Translating And Interpreting
Nominal Hours
29
Description
To provide students with current background
information on the principal areas, in which a Level
2 Interpreter in WA is most likely to work,
including health, employment, education, legal
system.
To develop an understanding of the cultural and socio-economic backgrounds of
Australia and the LOTE country, and their similarities and differences.
To provide students with an understanding of
migration in Australia, and its history.
To develop an awareness of the varied attitudes of
migrant groups to professionals, and of the
difficulties which are likely to face the
interpreter in this regard.
To develop insight and understanding, of the
particular problems of migrants, and a knowledge of
the social agencies operating in the community, to
help these groups.
information on the principal areas, in which a Level
2 Interpreter in WA is most likely to work,
including health, employment, education, legal
system.
To develop an understanding of the cultural and socio-economic backgrounds of
Australia and the LOTE country, and their similarities and differences.
To provide students with an understanding of
migration in Australia, and its history.
To develop an awareness of the varied attitudes of
migrant groups to professionals, and of the
difficulties which are likely to face the
interpreter in this regard.
To develop insight and understanding, of the
particular problems of migrants, and a knowledge of
the social agencies operating in the community, to
help these groups.
General notes
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Evidence Guide
Internal Assessment 100%
One major assignment 50%
Three objective tests, Weeks 8, 19, 26. These tests
will consist of two equally-weighted parts (a) and
(b). Parts are intended to test recognition of factual information for
accuracy, rather than total recall.
Test in English - to test knowledge of Australian
system (30 minutes).
Test in LOTE - to test knowledge of target country
(30 minutes). Subject material will be drawn from
topics, as outlined under "Synopsis".
NOTE:
A pass is required in all sections of the written assignment, and the three
objective tests.
One major assignment 50%
Three objective tests, Weeks 8, 19, 26. These tests
will consist of two equally-weighted parts (a) and
(b). Parts are intended to test recognition of factual information for
accuracy, rather than total recall.
Test in English - to test knowledge of Australian
system (30 minutes).
Test in LOTE - to test knowledge of target country
(30 minutes). Subject material will be drawn from
topics, as outlined under "Synopsis".
NOTE:
A pass is required in all sections of the written assignment, and the three
objective tests.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6800 | Interpreting (Level 2) | Accredited course |